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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.61 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.61 and 225.86 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.61 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.61 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.61 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 75,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,799.20/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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